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PO53 CFL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,346 mi
Last recorded31,346 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 CFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 31,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 29,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 29,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 29,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,069 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,891 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 27,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,326 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 26,326 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,616 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,616 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,471 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 24,469 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 24,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 23,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 22,882 miles

advise no plate light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,218 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2010 19,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 19,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,482 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV1000?

Based on 38,128 MOT tests across 2,866 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 481
reflector on motorcycle missing 334
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 271
Horn not working 262
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
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PO53 CFL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 481 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 CFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO53 CFL registered?

PO53 CFL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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